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Robert Johnson’s 100th Birthday Rehearsal Show at City Winery

By Brian Weidy In preparation for the main event at the Apollo Theater tonight to celebrate the 100th Birthday of blues legend Robert Johnson, Steve Jordan led an all-star collection of musicians through […]

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Vernon Reid’s “Artificial Afrika” at Dixon Place

by Brian WeidyIn one of the most unique and innovative performances I've ever seen, guitarist Vernon Reid brought his multimedia presentation, "Artificial Afrika," to Dixon Place on the Bowery Friday night. Reid, best

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